iOS 12 vs iOS 11: What’s New in iOS 12.4.1

While there is already a lot of interest in iOS 13, Apple is still pushing out new iOS 12 updates. This continues with the iOS 12.4.1 update that fixes a security hole in iOS 12.4.

You can install iOS 12.4.1 today in about 10-15 minutes. We have more on whether or not you should install iOS 12.4.1 and if you run into issues you can downgrade to iOS 12.4 for a limited time.

This guide to what’s new in iOS 12.4.1 also includes a look at the new iOS 12 features and how it compares to iOS 11 if you haven’t updated yet. While this isn’t a massive update, it is bringing important features that you will use the next time you buy a new iPhone. It’s a medium-sized update that brings handy features ahead of the fall iOS 13 update.

We’ve been using Screen Time, Siri Shortcuts and also trying out Waze and Google Maps on Apple CarPlay, but now you get more new features. The iOS 12.4 update is free and arrives today for the iPhone and iPad. If your device is on iOS 12, it is a quicker update, if it is on iOS 11 you can upgrade but it will take a little longer.

Here’s what’s new in iOS 12.4.1 and iOS 12 for the iPhone and iPad.

iOS 12.4.1 Features and Fixes

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The iOS 12.4.1 update focuses on security fixes for a major bug that Apple fixed once before, but that is back in iOS 12.4. This security issue would allow an app to essentially gain full control over your phone.  Available for: iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges Description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management This is what allows people to jailbreak iOS 12.4, which is a plus for some users, but most users will want the security that comes from iOS 12.4.1.

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